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This rainforest botanical is traditionally used in South America for its ability to increase sexual desire, libido and performance.* Much of the more recent research however has been on it's possibility to affect Alzheimer's and other actions on the brain.* For more information about muira puama (Ptychopetalum olacoides), please refer to the Database File for Muira puama in the Tropical Plant Database. To see pictures of muira puama, click here. Check out the new Discussion Forums to see if anyone is talking about how they are using this natural rainforest remedy.

Traditional Uses:* for erectile dysfunction and impotency; as a male aphrodisiac and libido promoter; as a tonic (tones, balances, strengthens) for males; for hair loss and balding; central nervous system tonic (tones, balances, strengthens) and antidepressant

Suggested Use: Take 60 drops (2 ml) 2 or more times daily of a concentrated 1:4 tincture/extract, or as directed by a healthcare professional.

Contraindications: None reported.

Drug Interactions: None reported.

Third-Party Published Research*

All available third-party research on muira puama can be found at PubMed.
A partial listing of the published research on muira puama is shown below:
Actions on Erectile Function and Libido:Rowland, D. L., et al. “A review of plant-derived and herbal approaches to the treatment of sexual
dysfunctions.” J. Sex. Marital Ther. 2003 May-Jun; 29(3): 185-205.
Waynberg, J., et al. ”Effects of Herbal vX on libido and sexual activity in premenopausal and
postmenopausal women.” Adv. Ther. 2000 Sep-Oct; 17(5): 255-62.
Waynberg, J. “Male sexual asthenia—interest in a traditional plant-derived medication.” Ethnopharmacology; 1995.
Waynberg, J. “Contributions to the clinical validation of the traditional use of Ptychopetalum guyanna.” Presented at the First International Congress on Ethnopharmacology, Strasbourg, France, June 5-9, 1990.
Gaebler, H. “Revival of the drug Muira puama.” Deut. Apoth. 1979; 22(3): 94–6.

* The statements contained herein have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.
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